Eden News

A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Royal Holloway, University of London, is accelerating the development of Ecovelex. The collaboration will explore its application to new cereal and vegetable seeds, building on its success in maize.

Supported by Innovate UK, the project brings together leading academic expertise in seed biology and technology, with access to world-class research facilities and a dedicated seed research scientist joining the R&D team. This marks a significant step in broadening Ecovelex’s market potential as a sustainable alternative to conventional seed treatments.

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Californian state authorities have granted regulatory approval for Eden's biofungidcide Mevalone® for use on grapes to tackle powdery mildew. This latest regulatory approval extends the use of Mevalone on grapes in California, where it is already approved for the control of Botrytis cinerea.

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Véto-pharma, a French pharmaceutical laboratory specialising in animal health has signed an agreement with Eden to supply thymol for use in bee care products. Widely valued for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, thymol is one of three core actives in Eden's biopesticide portfolio and is currently registered for use across the US and EU. The agreement marks an important development in the protection of bee populations.

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Andermatt Kenya, part of the Swiss-based Andermatt Group specialising in biological crop protection, has been appointed as the exclusive distribution partner for Mevalone® in Kenya. With regulatory approval already in place, Mevalone, a terpene-based biofungicide, offers sustainable protection against fungal diseases like Botrytis cinerea across Kenya’s high-value fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crop sectors.

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Advan Mexico, the local subsidiary of Sipcam Oxon and one of the country’s largest agrochemical distributors, will exclusively supply Novellus®+ following its regulatory approval for use against botrytis on a wide range of fruit and vegetable crops. An enhanced version of Mevalone®, Novellus+ offers Mexican growers a sustainable and effective solution to meet the high standards required for export, particularly to the US, Mexico’s largest agricultural trading partner. The approval strengthens Eden’s position in a diverse and export-driven agricultural market.

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Sumi Agro Europe has been appointed exclusive distributor for Mevalone® in Austria, expanding its existing partnership with Eden across Central Europe. Regulatory approval has been submitted for Mevalone’s use on grapes and apples, with a decision expected in 2025. Austria’s organic viticulture sector, with over 15% of vineyards certified organic, alongside its large apple industry, makes it a promising market for residue-free biopesticide solutions such as Mevalone, which is exempt from maximum residue limits.

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Mevalone® has been added to FiBL Germany’s official Organic Input List, enabling organic farmers across Germany to incorporate the plant-derived fungicide into their crop protection strategies. Following its commercial approval in Germany in 2024, Mevalone’s registration with FiBL supports the country’s 2030 Organic Strategy and EU Green Deal goals. The listing reinforces Mevalone’s role in helping organic growers manage fungal threats effectively while complying with strict sustainability standards.

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Ecovelex™ has received regulatory approval for continued use in Italy as a bird repellent seed treatment for the 2025 maize growing season. The sustainable solution deters birds through an unpleasant taste or smell, protecting seeds without harming wildlife. As a plant-based alternative to banned chemical treatments, Ecovelex helps farmers reduce crop losses while meeting growing regulatory and consumer demands for sustainable agricultural practices across Europe.

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Eastman Chemical, Eden’s distribution partner in Greece, will supply Cedroz™ following its temporary regulatory approval for use on potatoes against wireworms during the 2024 growing season. Wireworms, the larvae of click beetles, are a damaging pest with limited treatment options beyond conventional insecticides. Cedroz offers growers a sustainable and effective alternative across the 5,000 to 6,000 hectares of wireworm-affected potato farmland in Greece, expanding its role beyond established horticultural applications.

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Ilshad Moulan has joined Eden as Head of Regulatory Affairs, bringing deep expertise in navigating global crop protection regulations. With a background spanning biopesticides and conventional products, Ilshad has led regulatory teams at Dr. Knoell Consult Ltd and held key roles at Agrauxine, Evergreen Garden Care, and Battelle. His scientific and regulatory experience will strengthen Eden’s strategy for achieving international registrations of its sustainable product portfolio.

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